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07-24-2006, 05:12 PM
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Time For A Change
Carb's gone!
 Decided to finally change over to a TPI set up. After wheeling down @ Rausch Creek in PA and having the carb stumble and die at the most inopportune time my decision was made. (having fun climbing the steeps  )Here's where I'm at... Any input, fair warning kinda stuff is welcome. |
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07-24-2006, 05:19 PM
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Re: Time For A Change
That looks sick - man I really need to get mine going!
Did that bolt right on - or did you have to wallow out the manifold bolts?
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07-24-2006, 05:21 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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Re: Time For A Change
Looks like someone took the front wheels too!
Nice. I'd like to have fuel injection. Maybe someday...
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07-24-2006, 08:30 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: Time For A Change
Hey I like the rake on that baby
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07-24-2006, 08:33 PM
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Re: Time For A Change
 Once you go FI, you never go back...............
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07-24-2006, 09:08 PM
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Re: Time For A Change
good luck..and btw what the heck is the rachet strap in there for???
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07-24-2006, 10:20 PM
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Re: Time For A Change
That looks great on there!
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07-24-2006, 10:31 PM
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Re: Time For A Change
I know why your having trouble......you have the radiator hooked to your brake booster.
TPI is the best injection invented. My 86 vette had it and i loved it.
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07-25-2006, 12:42 AM
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Re: Time For A Change
Nice to see I`m not the only one that takes the wheels off to get under the hood.The only thing I`d watch is having the filter right in the front and behind the fan in your application/use.Maybe a snorkle?Or,at least an elbow and run it to one side?
O/T:Ever think about hydro-boost?I have the stuff on an`86 6.2 Suburban.You`d just need brackets off any 350-powered 30-series.
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07-25-2006, 01:00 AM
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It's ok to stare...
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Re: Time For A Change
Suddenly your engine has some
 Very Nice!! 
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07-25-2006, 02:25 AM
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Re: Time For A Change
Nice Upgrade...you got me curious to what's with the 2 ratchet straps in the engine bay?
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07-25-2006, 06:25 AM
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Re: Time For A Change
Those straps (was wondering how soon I'd get called on 'em)(temporary fix)
Their there to keep the fire wall from flopping inward, yep to keep it from moving, after wheeling @ Rausch with the doors off it was about an 1.5" laid back and when the doors were reinstalled they wouldn't close. (hung down) The rockers and torsion boxes are no longer there, so there's really nothing to keep the fire wall in place. The full cage is tied into the frame, not the body and not the windshield frame but that's not talkin' TPI. IGOR: Yes, this year manifold bolts on to the older heads without mods. Bouncy: That'd be me.  SO much easier to work on now.LUV: I'm just trying it out to see if I like it... Special-K: I have duct work from a 94 LT1 Camaro for it with a K & N filter. Really looking forward to getting it running/wheeling. 
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07-25-2006, 06:34 AM
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Can't wait to retire!!
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Re: Time For A Change
That is going to be KICK @SS!
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07-25-2006, 07:27 AM
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Re: Time For A Change
There ya go!I`d hate to see a wave of water sucked into that nasty nostril or dirt force-fed to the filter to put it to the test.
What`s your plan to stiffen,braces to the core support or maybe "trussing" the floor?I`d think the body and frame should "float".
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07-25-2006, 08:07 AM
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07-25-2006, 09:22 AM
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Re: Time For A Change
You will definately like the TPI setup. The increase in torque and throttle response is amazing. Are you going to use a speed density setup or mass air flow?
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07-25-2006, 04:43 PM
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Re: Time For A Change
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07-25-2006, 05:06 PM
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Re: Time For A Change
Will enjoy hearing how you like it. Ought to be sweet.
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07-26-2006, 01:24 AM
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07-26-2006, 08:08 AM
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07-26-2006, 11:01 AM
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Re: Time For A Change
Now it'll run upsidedown. FI is the way to go
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07-26-2006, 11:20 AM
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Re: Time For A Change
SWEEEEEEET!
EFI ROCKS! Hey RyanB is an expert on doing this conversion...I think he has done like 4 of them err so...anyway hit him up on CK5 if'n you need to.. Good Luck! And ya FI is sooooooo sweeeet! Later Burt
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07-26-2006, 04:13 PM
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The Blazer King
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Re: Time For A Change
Looks good!!!
Hey wasn't that rear 1/4 panel straight when you bought that truck?
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07-26-2006, 05:19 PM
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Yeah, right up until I chased the zuki and yota's around Rausch Creek. Well earned/deserved "beauty mark"!
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07-26-2006, 05:32 PM
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